Bible Verses About Fear — God's Word for When You're Afraid
Fear is one of the most common human experiences. The Bible addresses it over 365 times — once for every day of the year. These are the most powerful scriptures for when fear grips your heart. Below are 10 key passages from the King James Version (KJV) on this theme.
What does the Bible say about fear?
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love — 2 Timothy 1:7. Scripture to overcome fear, anxiety, and timidity with the truth of God's presence.
10 Bible Verses About Fear (KJV)
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
2 Timothy 1:7 KJV Read 2 Timothy chapter 1 →
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
Isaiah 41:10 KJV Read Isaiah chapter 41 →
“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”
Psalms 27:1 KJV Read Psalms chapter 27 →
“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.”
Psalms 56:3 KJV Read Psalms chapter 56 →
“I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.”
Psalms 34:4 KJV Read Psalms chapter 34 →
“There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.”
1 John 4:18 KJV Read 1 John chapter 4 →
“And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.”
Deuteronomy 31:8 KJV Read Deuteronomy chapter 31 →
“For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.”
Romans 8:15 KJV Read Romans chapter 8 →
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
John 14:27 KJV Read John chapter 14 →
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
Psalms 46:1 KJV Read Psalms chapter 46 →
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fear in the Bible
- What does the Bible say about fear?
- Fear is one of the most common human experiences. The Bible addresses it over 365 times — once for every day of the year. These are the most powerful scriptures for when fear grips your heart. Key KJV passages: 2 Timothy 1:7, Isaiah 41:10, Psalms 27:1, Psalms 56:3, Psalms 34:4.
- What are the best Bible verses about fear?
- The most important KJV passages on fear include: 2 Timothy 1:7, Isaiah 41:10, Psalms 27:1, Psalms 56:3, Psalms 34:4. Read all 10 passages free at The Living Sword Bible — no account, no ads.
- Where in the Bible does it talk about fear?
- The Bible addresses fear throughout both Testaments. Key references include 2 Timothy 1:7, Isaiah 41:10, Psalms 27:1, Psalms 56:3, Psalms 34:4, 1 John 4:18, Deuteronomy 31:8, Romans 8:15, John 14:27, Psalms 46:1. Explore every passage in context at thelivingsword.org.
- What does the New Testament say about fear?
- New Testament scriptures on fear: 2 Timothy 1:7, 1 John 4:18, Romans 8:15, John 14:27. Read them free at The Living Sword Bible.
- What does the Old Testament say about fear?
- Old Testament scriptures on fear: Isaiah 41:10, Psalms 27:1, Psalms 56:3, Psalms 34:4. See them in full context free at The Living Sword.
- How do I study Bible verses about fear?
- The Living Sword Bible app offers word-by-word study with original Hebrew and Greek, multiple translations (KJV, World English Bible, Geneva Bible, Young's Literal, ASV, Darby), cross-references, and an AI companion that answers only from Scripture. Read all 10 passages on fear at thelivingsword.org — free, no account, no download required.
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